US Bridges

Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar

Fair

Fairfax County, Virginia · 00.61FR665 / 00.84TO675 · Structure no. 000000000006821

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
384 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
9,794
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar in Fairfax County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,794 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,299 by 2042. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe St.
CrossesRTE 267 & Dar
Location00.61FR665 / 00.84TO675
RouteCounty Highway 666
CountyFairfax County
StateVirginia
Coordinates38.95274, -77.38876
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length384 ft (117 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,794 (2022)
Projected traffic14,299 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar carry?

About 9,794 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe St. over RTE 267 & Dar?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.